How to convert feet to meters
To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.3048. A foot is exactly 0.3048 meters, so converting is exact and common for heights, rooms and building plans.
Foot to Meter conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ft | 0.03048 m |
| 0.5 ft | 0.1524 m |
| 1 ft | 0.3048 m |
| 2 ft | 0.6096 m |
| 3 ft | 0.9144 m |
| 4 ft | 1.2192 m |
| 5 ft | 1.524 m |
| 10 ft | 3.048 m |
| 20 ft | 6.096 m |
| 25 ft | 7.62 m |
| 50 ft | 15.24 m |
| 100 ft | 30.48 m |
| 500 ft | 152.4 m |
| 1,000 ft | 304.8 m |
About the units
Foot (ft)
A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude.
Meter (m)
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
How to use this converter
- Type the number of feet (ft) in the input box.
- The result in meters appears instantly — no button needed.
- See the same value in every other length unit just below.
- Use “Swap units” to convert meters back to feet.
When you’ll use the foot to meter conversion
A ceiling height listed as 9 feet in a US home listing converts to about 2.74 meters, which helps when ordering tall wardrobes from a European store.
A hiker reading a US trail guide sees a summit elevation of 14,000 feet. Converting gives about 4,267 meters, the figure used on metric maps.
💡 For a quick estimate in your head, multiply by about 0.3 (the exact factor is 0.3048).
Watch out for these mix-ups
- Using 0.3 instead of 0.3048, which adds up over long distances.
- Converting a height like 5 ft 10 in without turning the inches into feet first.
- Rounding a measurement before converting it rather than after.
- Using this converter for square feet, which needs a different factor.
Tips for better results
- Multiply feet by 0.3048 for the exact result.
- Convert inches to decimal feet before converting a height.
- Use the square-feet converter for floor areas.
💡 Practical tip: Three feet is about 0.91 meters, slightly less than one meter.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3048 meters. 0.3048 is the exact factor used by this converter.
How do I convert feet to meters?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3048. To go the other way, multiply meters by 3.28083989501.
What is 10 ft in m?
10 ft = 3.048 m. Also, 5 ft = 1.524 m and 100 ft = 30.48 m.
What is the difference between a foot and a meter?
A foot equals 12 inches, or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is common for height, room dimensions and aviation altitude. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Is this tool free and private?
Yes — the Foot to Meter is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.
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